pto clutch
 

Hello Gang,

I've got a 1641 that I went out to get out of storage. The old girl wouldn't start because one or both of the bearings are seized in the pto clutch. This clutch in particular is the second replacement clutch since the family bought the tractor new.

Well it turns out this replacement clutch is of the "non-serviceable" variety so, no adjustments can be made... works or it don't, eh?

Has anyone had any success in replacing the bearings in one of these clutches? Just wondering before I go out and spend another $300+ on yet another pto clutch.

Thanx in advance.... Bob

The 1641 PTO clutch diagram on cub cadets web looks very simular to my 1862 cub clutch. My clutch had only a big bearing in front. I removed the clutch from the tractor and disassembled it. I was able to grind off the tangs that hold the bearing in and used a large socket and a short 2x4 to drive the bearing out. Save the old bearing along with a 2x4 to help drive the new one back in. You don't want to hamer a new bearing directly. Be sure and not press from the bearing ID.
Be sure and lay the clutch on a solid backup that supprts the hole in the clutc (not the whole clutch) when removing or installing a pressed bearing.
My Cub dealer said my 1862 clutch wasn't rebuildable. However as most folks that wrench much have found out many parts can be rebuilt with a little bit of shade tree application.

That was in '06 and so far all is well.